Important Dates:
May 9th - Music Fest @ 5:30pm
May 22nd - All School Field Day (during child's specials time)
May 25th - Family Picnic @ 12:00-12:45 Last Day of School
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SUBJECT: New Method for Paying Infinite Campus Fees
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to inform you about important changes to the Infinite Campus (IC) platform that will impact student payments. Beginning July 2023, the integration between IC and RevTrak will no longer be supported by IC. As a result, all fees assigned in IC, including course, materials, and iPad fees will no longer show up in Revtrak and will need to be paid directly in IC through Campus Payments. RevTrak may still be used for clubs, field trips, and other payments of fees not assigned in IC.
Starting today, families can make payments using Campus Payments. Please visit this link for instructions on how to pay outstanding fees in Infinite Campus.
Again thank you for your continued partnership. We appreciate your understanding as we make this transition. If you have any questions regarding fees or Campus Payments, please contact your school’s front office and they will be able to support you.
Sincerely,
Department of Finance and District Technology Services
St. Vrain Valley Schools
ASUNTO: Nuevo método para pagar tarifas en Infinite Campus
Queridos Padres y tutores,
Gracias por su apoyo inquebrantable a nuestros estudiantes, maestros y personal.
Les escribo para informarles sobre cambios importantes en la plataforma Infinite Campus (IC) que afectarán los pagos de los estudiantes. A partir de julio del 2023, IC ya no admitirá la integración entre IC y RevTrak. Como resultado, todas las tarifas asignadas en IC, incluidos los cursos, los materiales y las tarifas de iPad, ya no aparecerán en Revtrak y deberán pagarse directamente en IC a través de “Campus Payments”. RevTrak aún se puede usar para clubes, excursiones y otros pagos de tarifas no asignadas en IC.
A partir de hoy, las familias pueden realizar sus pagos a través de Campus Payments. Visite este enlace para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo realizar un pago en Infinite Campus por cualquier tarifa pendiente.
Una vez más, gracias por su continua asociación. Agradecemos su comprensión mientras hacemos esta transición. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las tarifas o los pagos en Campus Payments, comuníquese con la oficina principal de su escuela y ellos podrán ayudarlo.
Atentamente,
Department of Finance and District Technology Services
St. Vrain Valley Schools
Principal, Ryan Ball
303-702-8040
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HIGHLANDS' FAMILIES
Last Call!! Are You Returning for 23-24? If you have not done so, please fill out this form if you are moving, changing schools, or disenrolling your child for any reason. This helps our school with class sizes and FTE for staff. (Fifth Grade parents need not respond for their student moving to middle school.) Thank you for your quick response.
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This is a reminder for parents with outstanding LTP Student iPad Insurance balances. Students' current iPad insurance must be paid in full to be eligible for insurance the following year. Please make sure you log into IC to pay the balance.
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Students who are NOT returning to a St Vrain Valley School will need to return their ipad and charger to the school before the last day of school. You can drop them with your child's current teacher or at the office.
Library books are due! Please make sure you return your student's library books before the end of the year. Notices will be coming home but if you have any questions you can email David Welch. welch_david@svvsd.org
Lunch payments need to be paid in full by the end of the school year. Notices have gone home in student's back packs. You can pay online if you have a My School Bucks account or you can write a check made out to Highlands Elementary Food Service, If you have any questions regarding lunch payments, please contact nutritionservices-group@svvsd.org.
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May 1, 2023
Dear Families:
My name is Annalee Brooks, M.S., CCC-SLP (aka “Ms. Annie”), and I’m the speech-language
pathologist at Highlands Elementary School.
I’m writing to let you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Communication
disorders—which include speech, language, and hearing difficulties—are among the most
common disorders that school-aged children experience. Left unaddressed, they can significantly
affect a child’s academic success. You can learn more about communication disorders, and how
speech-language pathologists help, here: www.asha.org/public/speech/development/speech-and-language-services-in-schools/.
It’s important for us all to reflect on how we can be respectful and supportive of those in our
school community who have speech, language, or hearing difficulties. Remind children to be
understanding by giving classmates time to express themselves; by focusing on what they say
instead of how they say it; and by never bullying someone because of how they communicate.
It’s also a good time for families to consider how they can help their children continue to
improve their communication, literacy, and learning skills during the summer months. I
recommend some simple but meaningful steps: having a dedicated time for reading every day
(and even writing in a summer journal); having rules for using screen-based technology (such as
daily time limits or tech-free times, including family breakfasts or dinners); and prioritizing
outdoor and/or creative activities. Most children won’t need workbooks or formal educational
programs over the summer, but they will benefit tremendously from participating in recreational
activities that allow them to move, explore, and interact with their peers.
I wish you a happy Better Hearing and Speech Month—and a fun, relaxing, and safe summer.
Best wishes,
Annalee (“Annie”) Brooks
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Hey parents, I am so excited that this year we've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies. They are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save!
Enter our final Diversity Reads drawing of the year! Email us at info@highlandshawkspto.com (subject Diversity Reads) with your student’s first name, last initial and teacher or find Highlands Elementary PTO on Facebook and comment on our posts. We will be giving away King For a Day, by Rukhsana Khan for Pre-K through 2nd grade students and Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin for 3rd-5th graders. Drawing will take place May 3rd.
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual recognition and celebration of American Jews' achievements and contributions to the United States of America during the month of May. President George W. Bush first proclaimed the month on April 20, 2006. In 2020 the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia repositioned Jewish American Heritage Month to empower communities across the country to celebrate the inspiring history of Jewish people in America; educate diverse public audiences about Jewish culture; and spark crucial conversations about the American Jewish present and future.
Enjoy this read-aloud, Bitter and Sweet, by Sandra V. Feder, from our Diversity Reads booklist for May! Check out the entire booklist here: link
If you missed the link last week: check out the whole Diversity Reads book list for Arab American Heritage Month here: https://www.highlandshawkspto.com/_files/ugd/ced51f_5c0869d35e2f436185ed6cb91b59fdee.pdf
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Community Schools
Before & After School Care
St. Vrain’s Community Schools program provides a safe, structured and positive environment that extends school day learning and supports families in need of before- and after-school care. The program provides a balanced menu of educational, enrichment and recreational activities to promote student achievement and engagement. Our childcare program is licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services for children ages 5-11. For more information please contact Denise Gerhard, Program Manager at gerhard_denise@svvsd.org
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Monday, May 8, 2023: (Date Revised)
“It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise” – Parenting and the Myths of Certainty and Control
- 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
- Presented by Jenny Hecht, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Click here to register
- Description: It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.
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